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Rosemary MacHale; Emma NíNeill; Cathy Wyer; Emma Corley; Brian E. McGuire – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Despite the increased risk for people with an intellectual disability developing dementia, post-diagnostic psychosocial supports such as cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) are not routinely offered and there is limited research examining this intervention with people with intellectual disabilities. The aim of this study was to explore…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Stimulation, Therapy, Intellectual Disability
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Lifshit, Hefziba Batya; Bustan, Noa; Shnitzer-Meirovich, Shlomit – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Goals: This study examined: (a) crystallized/fluid intelligence trajectories of adolescents and adults with Down syndrome; and (b) the contribution of endogenous (health, activities of daily living--ADL) and exogenous (cognitively stimulating leisure activities) factors on adults' intelligence with age. Method: Four cohorts (N = 80) with Down…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Adolescents, Adults, Health Behavior